WOONSOCKET – Hanna Instruments Inc., one of the world’s leading privately held manufacturers of electro-analytical instrumentation, has opened a new sales and distribution center in Sursee, Switzerland, the company announced Thursday.

“Hanna’s philosophy is to, whenever possible, have local sales and support for our products.” Gregory Greenberg, vice president of sales for Hanna’s international division, said in a statement. “This allows us to be close to our customers, build relationships and provide comprehensive services such as user training, seminars and workshops.”

Hanna sells and manufactures more than 3,000 scientific analytical products ranging from handheld checkers and portable multiparamenter units for water quality to laboratory-grade bench meters and titrators.

Managed by Claudia Kucera, the Swiss office will offer sales and support of Hanna’s entire line of scientific products designed for use in lab, environmental, food and industry applications.

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